Located on a desolate strip of far west Tribeca, Turks & Frogs is a Mediterranean oasis. The interior is an airy space, where sensuous hues of red are contrasted with light earthen tones and artisinal stuccos. While the decor evokes the austere elegance of Byzantium– from the stained glass chandeliers to a court-yard like space in the rear dining room–the atmosphere is pleasantly relaxed and can readily transport you to a more imaginitive, tranquil state of mind.

I had the delight of discovering Turks & Frogs on my birthday two years ago. It was a perfect spring day and a friend and I decided to wander around Hudson River Park and Tribeca. Happily, we stumbled upon the open-store-fronted Turks & Frogs. We had a sumptuous lunch of assorted mezelers and

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